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[Osaka] Tour Osaka Castle Park on a rental bike! Recommended cycling course where you can enjoy cherry blossoms and autumn leaves
Osaka Castle Park, located in the center of Osaka, is a city park where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. This time we'll be introducing a cycling course that takes you around the park while enjoying the four seasons of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. "Hotel Noum OSAKA" rents tokyobi...
Osaka Castle Park is a park full of nature where you can experience the four seasons of Japan, with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in the spring, and the autumn leaves of ginkgo trees in the fall. Would you like to rent a bike and enjoy cycling in the park?
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Table of Contents
- ``tokyobike'' is a bicycle for enjoying the city and life.
- Osaka Castle Park recommended cycling course
- 1. Depart for Osaka Castle Park!
- 2. Otemon with a solemn atmosphere
- 3. A tunnel of trees that changes depending on the season
- 4. A short detour to Toyokuni Shrine
- 5. Honmaru district where the castle tower is located
- 6. Finally arrived at Osaka Castle Tower!
- 7. Depart again for Higashi Sotobori
- 8. Morinomiya Fountain Area, loved by local residents
- 9. Take a break at Joe Terrace Osaka
- 10. Return at your own pace
- If you want to casually enjoy Osaka Castle Park, "Hotel Noum OSAKA" is recommended!
``tokyobike'' is a bicycle for enjoying the city and life.
`` Hotel Noum OSAKA '' offers tokyobike bicycles for rental. Cycling is an activity that allows you to enjoy the city like the locals and feel the charm of the area. Please feel free to use our rental bikes.
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◆Rental bike fee
6 hours 1,000 yen
24 hours 2,000 yen
*Anyone can use it regardless of whether they are staying at the hotel or not.
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If you want to know more about "Hotel Noum OSAKA", please check out the article below.
Osaka Castle Park recommended cycling course
There are guide maps located throughout the park, so please refer to them if you don't know where you are.
1. Depart for Osaka Castle Park!
Let's start by rowing gently uphill and heading towards Nishi Sotobori.
2. Otemon with a solemn atmosphere
We will continue towards the Otemon Gate, which is said to be the main gate of Osaka Castle. The area around Otemon is home to the Osaka Prefectural Office and the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, and plays a central role in Osaka's public safety and administration.
3. A tunnel of trees that changes depending on the season
Minami Sotobori is covered with trees that change depending on the season, so you can enjoy the scenery and atmosphere of each season, such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
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◆Travelers points
・Recommended month is May. The fresh greenery is so beautiful.
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4. A short detour to Toyokuni Shrine
Toyokuni Shrine appears when you go up from Tamatsukuri Exit to the inner moat. Many people come to pray for career advancement and good luck.
5. Honmaru district where the castle tower is located
Pass through Sakuramon to the Honmaru area. Miraiza Osaka Castle, located in the Honmaru district, is a building that was originally a museum. Inside, there is not only a cafe and shop, but also an exhibition room where you can learn about Osaka's history and culture.
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◆Travelers points
・If you talk to a volunteer staff member, they will explain the exhibits and give you directions.
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6. Finally arrived at Osaka Castle Tower!
You can get a panoramic view of Osaka from the observation deck on the 8th floor. Don't forget to take a commemorative photo to remember your trip!
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◆Travelers points
・In-house leaflets are available in Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese (traditional and simplified).
・Some exhibits have explanations in English, etc.
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7. Depart again for Higashi Sotobori
There is a steep downward slope from the castle tower to Higashi Sotobori, so get off your bike and move on.
8. Morinomiya Fountain Area, loved by local residents
As you move toward Morinomiya, you will see fountains, cafes, and bakeries. There is a park where children can play, and it is crowded with people on holidays.
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◆Travelers points
・The area around the Morinomiya fountain area is a scenic spot where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring and rows of ginkgo trees in the fall.
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9. Take a break at Joe Terrace Osaka
Pass through the Citizen's Forest and the Memorial Tree Forest, heading for the terrace where cafes and restaurants are located. You can also enjoy Osaka flour gourmet foods such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
10. Return at your own pace
Proceeding along Kita Sotobori, you will arrive at Nishi Sotobori, the starting point. If you're tired, take your time, or if you're still feeling energetic, take a detour and enjoy cycling to Hotel Noum OSAKA!
If you want to casually enjoy Osaka Castle Park, "Hotel Noum OSAKA" is recommended!
If you want to casually enjoy the parks in central Osaka, we recommend Hotel Noum OSAKA , which offers a high-quality stay where you can enjoy a carefully selected breakfast and a spectacular view of the riverside cherry blossoms.
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If you want to know more about "Hotel Noum OSAKA", please check out the article below.
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Hotel / Cafe Lounge Hotel Noum is a 50-room hotel located in Minamitemma, Osaka. CONTACT +81 6-6940-0882 noum.osaka@no-um.jp
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